Bend like a Banana
Limited edition prints: only 10 of each size.
Express Shipping Australia Wide
Handmade to order in Australia
Ready-to-Hang Framing Options
Worldwide Shipping Available
+ All artworks are made to order, so it may take 2-3 weeks for your order to arrive and depending on your location.
Story behind this artwork:
Bend like a Banana is a playful artwork, painted for my friend with whom I have shared many adventures. One of these was attempting to ski in Europe while our ski instructor begged us to "bend like a banana." The original artwork now hangs in her home in Ibiza, injecting bright and colourful vibes into their mainly white and tonal home.
With a bold mix of ultramarine blue, hot pink, and golden tones, the design also incorporates subtle hues of lavender, olive green, and light blue. The charming elements of palm trees, birds, sun rays, and flowers bring this artwork to life.
If you look carefully, there are five hidden bananas to find. This is also a nod to the bananas I went to buy in Aldi on that fateful day when I bought my first painting set instead!
Shipping
Allow 7-14 business days within Australia.
Allow 2-3 weeks for international deliveries.
Free shipping for rolled prints within Australia.
Delivery Timeframes:
Tracking information is provided once your order has been shipped.
Rolled Prints
Artwork is carefully rolled and shipped in a rigid postal tube to ensure safe delivery, whether within Australia or internationally. This is the best way for your artwork to travel to you, and it allows you the flexibility to have it framed by your preferred local framer at your convenience.
Stretched & Framed Prints
Stretched & framed prints are hand made to order in Mornington, Victoria. Each piece is framed professionally and comes ready to hang with hanging attachments for easy display in your space. Allow 3-4 weeks delivery within Australia.
International Shipping Available – Rates vary by destination. Please contact me for a quote if you prefer to have a framed print delivered to you in your country. Typically however it is cheaper to have it framed at your local framer to avoid international shipping charges and taxes.
Canvas vs. Paper - what's the difference?
The short answer:
A canvas print looks like the original (with the exception of not being able to see the 3D texture of the paint), but you can still see my brushstrokes.
Fine art paper prints need to be framed under glass, by your local framer.
The longer (technical) answer:
Canvas
Weight: 350gsm
Finish: Satin
Material: 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton
Archival: Yes, 75+ years
Rolled or Framed
Satin Canvas prints are crafted from a durable poly-cotton blend, designed to closely replicate the look and feel of my original paintings. The subtle texture of the canvas enhances the details, while the satin finish ensures deep, vibrant colours and so you can clearly see my original brushstrokes.
Each canvas print includes a 5cm blank border for stretching. Prints are available rolled (delivered in a postal tube) or framed (stretched and ready to hang). Every canvas print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Paper
Weight: 320gsm
Finish: Matte
Material: 100% Cotton
Archival: Yes, 100+ years
Rolled Only (requires framing)
Cotton Rag is a premium fine art paper made from 100% cotton fibers, offering a smooth yet subtly textured surface that enhances every detail of the artwork. Its natural matte finish ensures exceptional colour depth and richness while being free from optical brighteners, giving it a lightfast rating of over 100 years.
Paper prints include a 1-5cm blank border, depending on size, and are delivered rolled in a postal tube, ready for framing. Each print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Rolled prints can be shipped Worldwide.
+ Given everyone views my art on different screens, the colours of the artwork you receive may vary slightly from how it is displayed online.
How to find the right size?
My prints are available in a range of sizes to suit your space, with options for paper, rolled canvas, and framed canvas.
Top tip:
Grab some post-it notes and mark up the proposed size of your new artwork. View it from different distances to check it will have the impact you are after.
If in doubt, I always tend to upsize vs having an artwork that is too small for the wall.
Paper Prints:
Please consider that you are likely to have paper prints framed under glass with the option to have a border or mat added by your framer. This will impact the size of the finished framed artwork.
Framed Canvas Prints:
The frame on your canvas print will add 1cm on each side to the overall size on your wall.
If you are choosing a rolled canvas, your framer will advise the total finished size for you. Typically, if you choose "shadow line" framing - as shown here on my website - it adds 1-2cm on each side.
Framing
+ Add framing so your print arrives ready to hang. My framing costs are lower than retail framing prices.
When browsing artwork, look for the "Canvas Framed" option.
Canvas prints can be purchased stretched and framed, arriving at your door ready to hang. All frames are natural timber colour called Flooded Gum (unless requested in the notes section at checkout).
Frames are 55mm deep (off the wall) with a 1cm width - when you look at it hanging on the wall. We use ethically sourced timbers for all frames, ensuring both quality and sustainability.
Other timber options available on request include: Oak, American Ash, Blackwood, Black and Whitewash (and may differ in price from Flooded Gum that is our standard framing option). Please request a different type of timber in the NOTES section at checkout.
Shipping for Framed Prints within Australia:
- Framed canvas or paper prints up to 1m: $45
- Framed canvas or paper prints over 1m: $110
- Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.
Shipping Outside of Australia:
Framed prints can be shipped internationally, with rates based on size and destination. Please contact me or at hello@annalohe.com for a personalised quote.
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